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RoseChevalier posted...

So, I'm really struggling. Covid completely wiped out my stamina. I used to do sports like volleyball and hachijojima daiko and go running 3x a week, but now I get winded after 2 flights of stairs. Because of that, I've put on a ton of weight in the last 3 years. Like almost 30kg.

I hate it. I want to feel better. I'm sick of things like being on my hands and knees being painful, you know?

I've tried asking doctors here for help but japanese doctors just say "lose weight", like, they won't even entertain the thought that I might be TRYING to but it doesn't just magically happen

I guess I need to just... not think about what I used to be able to do, and approach this like i'm literally starting from 0. Do you guys have suggestions for the lowest of low impact? Obviously "walking" is a big one, and I have been doing that! but it's almost winter in Hokkaido so unless I invest in snowshoes that won't be so easy soon...

It may be helpful to think of exercise as a way of dealing with stress. And using your diet to control weight.

People who use exercise as a way of managing weight, but don't adopt exercise as a lifestyle, typically gain the weight back (and then some). But the results are incredible for a short while.

I'd advise getting SelectTech dumbells (the 5-50 pound ones are great) and an inexpensive bench that fits your needs, and you can lift whenever you want. You can look into a light cardio program of lunges and squats and sit ups.

I guess my main thought is that you should be mindful of activities that are transformative but aren't part of your lifestyle. It's better to see small results in a lifestyle that you will maintain your whole life.